Koln 75 is the true story of the infamous Keith Jarrett concert in Cologne 1975 that nearly didn’t happen and nearly didn’t get recorded, but went on to become the highest grossing jazz album of all time. Starring John Magaro (The Mastermind, Past Lives) and Mala Emde as Vera Brandes, the pioneering concert promoter discovered by Ronnie Scott.
2025 marked the 50th anniversary of the concert and the album.
The recording The Köln Concert is the best-selling solo album in jazz history and the best-selling piano album in history. In 2025 it was added to the Library of Congress.
Nominated for four German Film Academy Awards.
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Director Ido Fluk
Year 2026
Duration
1h 56m
Language English, German with English subtitles
Cast Mala Emde, John Magaro, Michael Chernus